The past decades have witnessed an expansion of inter-governmental and other initiatives to develop joint approaches to migration. IOM’s International Dialogue on Migration (IDM) has held a pioneering role in bringing together all migration stakeholders, at a global level, for free and open discussions on the opportunities and challenges which migration presents.

The IDM is IOM’s principal forum for migration policy dialogue. Founded in 2001 and rooted in IOM’s Constitution and Strategy, the IDM is open to IOM Member and Observer States, as well as international and non-governmental organizations, migrants, and partners from media, academia or the private sector. The IDM provides a space to analyse current and emerging issues in migration governance and to exchange experiences, policy approaches and effective practices.

Every year, the IDM is guided by an overarching theme. The annual theme is elaborated during one or two sessions bringing together migration policymakers and practitioners from around the world.

2019: Youth and migration: Engaging youth as key partners in migration governance

2018: Inclusive and Innovative Partnerships for Effective Global Governance of Migration - [Final report]

• Inclusive and Innovative Partnerships for Effective Global Governance of Migration
• Towards Effective Migration Governance: Partnerships for Capacity Development

2017: Strengthening International Cooperation on and Governance of Migration Towards the Adoption of a Global Compact on Migration in 2018

• Strengthening International Cooperation on and Governance of Migration towards the Adoption of a Global Compact on Migration in 2018 - [Final Report]
• Understanding Migrant Vulnerabilities: A Solution-based Approach towards a Global Compact that Reduces Vulnerabilities and Empowers Migrants - [Final Report]

2016: Follow-up and Review of Migration in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

• Follow-up and Review of Migration in the SDGs - [Final Report]
• Assessing Progress in the Implementation Process of Migration-related SDGs -  [Final Report]

2015: Conference on Migrants and Cities  - [Final Report]

2014: Human Mobility and Development: Emerging Trends and New Opportunities for Partnerships

• Migration and Families - [Final Report]
• South-South Migration: Partnering Strategically for Development – [Final Report]

2013: Diaspora Ministerial Conference -  [Final Report]​

2012: Managing Migration in Crisis Situations

• Migrants in Times of Crisis: An Emerging Protection Challenge – [Final Report]
• Protecting Migrants During Times of Crisis: Immediate Responses and Sustainable Strategies – [Final Report]
• Moving to Safety: Migration Consequences of Complex Crises – [Final Report]

2011: The Future of Migration: Building Capacities for Change

• Economic Cycles, Demographic Change and Migration – [Final Report] 
• Climate Change, Environmental Degradation and Migration – [Final Report]

2010: Migration and Social Change

• Societies and Identities: The Multifaceted Impact of Migration – [Final Report]
• Migration and Transnationalism: Opportunities and Challenges – [Final Report]
• IDM at the IOM Council: Migration and Social Change

2009: Human Rights and Migration: Working Together for Safe, Dignified and Secure Migration

• Trafficking in Persons and Exploitation of Migrants: Ensuring Protection of Human Rights – [Final Report]
• Effective Respect for the Human Rights of Migrants: A Shared Responsibility – [Final Report]
• IDM at the IOM Council: Human Rights and Migration: Working Together for Safe, Dignified and Secure Migration

2008: Return Migration: Challenges and Opportunities

• Enhancing the Role of Return Migration in Fostering Development – [Final Report]
• Managing Return Migration – [Final Report]
• IDM at the IOM Council: Return Migration: Challenges and Opportunities

2007: Migration Management in the Evolving Global Economy

• Making Global Labour Mobility a Catalyst for Development – [Final Report]
• Free Movement of Persons in Regional Integration Processes – [Final Report]
• Expert Seminar: Migration and the Environment – [Final Report]
• IDM at the IOM Council: Migration Management in the Evolving Global Economy

2006: Partnerships in Migration 

• Migrants and the Host Society – [Final Report]
• Migration and Human Resources for Health – [Final Report]
• IDM at the IOM Council: Partnerships in Migration: Engaging Business and Civil Society

2005: Towards Policy Coherence on Migration

• Developing Capacity to Manage Migration
• Migration and Development – [Final Report]
• IDM at the IOM Council: Towards Policy Coherence

2004: Valuing Migration

• Trade and Migration – [Final Report]
• Health and Migration – [Final Report]
• IDM at the IOM Council: Valuing Migration

2003: Migration in a Globalized World

• Trade and Migration – [Final Report]
• Approaches to Data Collection and Data Management
• IDM at the IOM Council: Migration in a Globalized World

2002

• Report: International Legal Norms and Migration: An Analysis
• Report: Compendium of Intergovernmental Organizations Active in the Field of Migration
• IDM at the IOM Council: Selected Policy Challenges

2001

• International Dialogue on Migration on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of IOM – [Final Report]
• IDM at the IOM Council: Migration Challenges for the 21st Century

Contact: idm@iom.int